The pattern that is observed in the universe can be described as:

If we follow the modern cosmological theories of life and from that perspective we observe our surroundings in order to identify patterns, we will soon notice a similar characteristic, "random", but randomness repeated over and over creates a sense of steady structural flow that sometimes might give us the feeling of certainty and permanence but we also know thanks to the theory of evolution that it will gradually change over time, continuously, following a sequential pattern.

Explanation:

c. earths continental crust is thicker than its lithosphere.

because, the lithosphere is the outermost layer of the earth/ 100 km thick and is defined by its machanical properties.the lithosphere contains oceanic and continental crust that varies in age and thickness across locations and geologic time. the lithosphere is the coolest layer of the earth in terms of temperature. the term lithosphere should not be confused with the use of "geosphere" which is used to indicate all of earth systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere   and biosphere. the surface of the earth can be divided into the continental crust and the oceanic crust.   the continental crust is made mostly of granite while the oceanic crust is made of basalt. the average thickness of the continental crust is 25 miles and the average thickness of the oceanic crust is 5 miles.   three types of rock, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, make up the surface of the earth. that's why 3 option is preferable.